Toddler Time
10am-10:30am Toddler Time
The Museum hosts facilitated toddler programming every Friday morning with two sessions at 10am and 11am. Our toddler program values the whole child and supports healthy bodies and minds, with music, movement and social play for ages 5 years old and younger. It’s also free with admission.
Participation is first come, first served. Sessions limited to 20 children.
Location to change weekly – please check in with our Welcome Desk team to find out the theme and location of Toddler Time.
This program is generously supported by First 5 San Diego. 
Toddler Time Programs
Story Time
Gather around to hear some of your favorite childhood stories. Story Time is an enriching and engaging experience that allows your child to hear stories from our Museum staff. This isn’t your typical story circle, however. The New Children’s Museum brings stories to life by enhancing the experience with bilingual stories, puppet shows, skits and much more.
Science + Nature
Dive into nature-based activities and explore the natural world together with your child. Families can enjoy science-centered games, stories and nature-inspired art-making adventures led by Museum staff. Take part in activities that allow your child to absorb the sights and sounds around them, like scientists, to learn new things through discovery and doing!
Art-Making
Get ready to play with art! Enjoy unique, toddler-centered art experiences led by Museum staff that allow your child to get creative. Explore different materials and media, including painting, printmaking, recyclables and more!
Music + Movement
Explore music and sound with your child! Families can sing, dance and play with instruments alongside Museum staff. Plus, design and build musical instruments from art materials, and explore the sounds they make.
Upcoming Toddler Times
Toddler Time
11am-11:30am Toddler Time
Toddler Time
10am-10:30am Toddler Time
Toddler Time
11am-11:30am Toddler Time
Toddler Time
10am-10:30am Toddler Time
Toddler Time at Home
Get ideas for toddler activities at home through our virtual Toddler Time at Home programming! We have over 50 blogs and videos that can be accessed below, with a new Toddler Time at Home blog post each month.
Click here to access our Toddler Time videos and blogs!
August 20, 2021 – Fruit-Filled Friendship Yogurt
July 16, 2021 – Summer Splash Sensory Bins
June 18, 2021 – Monster Blanket
May 21, 2021 – Sensory Bottle Activity
April 30, 2021 – Energy Boosting Song with Songbirds Music
April 23, 2021 – Earth Energy Painting
April 9, 2021 – Egg Carton Caterpillar
March 26, 2021 – Story Time with Words Alive: Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!
February 26, 2021 – Wind Chime Art
February 19, 2021 – Story Time with Katie Ruiz
February 5, 2021 – Pillow Hugs
January 29, 2021 – Quiet Transitions with Songbirds Music
January 22, 2021 – Kamala Harris Reads Superheroes Are Everywhere
January 15, 2021 – Recycled Rocket
December 18, 2020 – Winter Sensory Bag
December 11, 2020 – Puppet Story Time with San Diego Public Library
December 4, 2020 – Cookie Painting
November 20, 2020 – All About Leaves
November 13, 2020 – Petting Zoo Activity
November 6, 2020 – Wet Chalk Painting
October 30, 2020 – Banana Bread
October 23, 2020 – Silly Rock Paintings
October 16, 2020 – Shadow Play
October 9, 2020 – Paper Bag Pumpkins
September 25, 2020 – Story Time with the Padres: Pig the Pug
September 18, 2020 – Toddler Trail Mix
September 11, 2020 – Coffee Filter Butterflies
September 4, 2020 – Transitions Song with Songbirds Music
August 28, 2020 – Creamy Popsicles
August 21, 2020 – Leaf Bubbles
August 14, 2020 – Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
August 7, 2020 – Story Time with the Padres: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
July 31, 2020 – Preposition Obstacle Course with Words Alive
July 24, 2020 – Chalk Painting
July 17, 2020 – Story Time with Words Alive
July 10, 2020 – Backyard Scavenger Hunt
July 3, 2020 – (Almost) Ready-To-Go Instruments
June 26, 2020 – Super Simple Smoothies
June 19, 2020 – Father’s Day Activities
June 12, 2020 – PBS Kids Read Along with Christian Robinson of You Matter
May 29, 2020 – Sing Along with Songbirds Music
May 22, 2020 – Story Time: Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin
May 15, 2020 – Story Time with the Padres: 1, 2, 3 by Dr. Seuss
May 1, 2020 – Sights + Sounds: “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” Sing Along with the Padres
April 24, 2020 – Story Time with the Padres Friar: Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss
April 17, 2020 – Making Salt Dough
April 10, 2020 – Story Time: It’s Okay To Be Different by Todd Parr
April 3, 2020 – Homemade Pasta Bead Necklaces
March 27, 2020 – Sights, Sounds and Textures: Ice + Spice Activity
